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The Daiwa Giant DF-100A Spinning Reel is excellent for catching large river cats and striper or for saltwater pier and beach fishing. The reel features a rigid metal body for durability and is fully anodized to resist corrosion. The stainless-steel ball-bearing drive provides smooth operation, and the rugged metal gears have a 3.4:1 gear ratio to offer steady retrieves. The smooth multidisc drag helps control fish, and the sturdy aluminum spool spins fast for easy casting. 460 yards/20 lb., 320 yards/30 lb., 240 yards/20 lb. 30 oz.

Features and Benefits

Rigid anodized-metal body and stainless-steel main shaft for strength and durability

Stainless-steel ball-bearing drive provides smooth operation

Rugged metal gears with a 3.4:1 gear ratio for steady retrieves

Smooth multidisc drag helps control fish

Sturdy aluminum spool spins fast for easy casting

Fully anodized to resist corrosion

What's in the Box

Daiwa Giant DF-100A Spinning Reel

Manufacturer warranty - general:
1 year

Number of bearings:
1 ball bearing

Line capacity (yards/lb. test):
460/20, 320/30, 240/20

Product weight (oz.):
30

Corrosion/rust resistant:
Yes

Prespooled:
No

Antireverse:
No

Washable design:
No

Fishing - Water:
Freshwater

Fishing - Species:
Bass

Gear ratio:
3.4:1

Handedness:
Left

Rated 4 out of
5 by
uncle fish from
nice reel for the price. Will hold heavy lineI have been searching for this product Was glad to find it @ Academy

Date published: 2016-10-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
JR_Meares from
Best bang for the buck !A strong and durable reel, with a large line capacity. I have used these reels on Shark, King Mackerel, Cobia, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Stripes (fresh and saltwater) Catfish and everything in-between. They have never disappointed me. These are the "Timex" of spinning reels, they "Take a licking, and keep on Ticking" !.

Date published: 2016-05-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
tkerwin56 from
Good reel for the priceBought this reel for fishing in florida. It has a very simple design which makes it easy to do maintenance after getting sand and saltwater on/in it. Not the smoothest action, but for the price is an excellent value. Great for saltwater pier and beach fishing.

Date published: 2015-09-05

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Tran V from
This thing is HUGE!I wanted a 2nd reel for surfishing. Could not tell by photo online how big it would be. I was shocked when I first got it but am very happy at the quality. I know I will be able to cast bait waaaaaay out. Can't get to the coast for 3 more weeks and can't wait to test this big dawg out! Holds 240 yds of 40 lb. test. May be too big for some of you know-it-alls but I'm going to have some fun for less than $40.

Date published: 2015-08-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rambofishin dude from
Solid reelI bought this reel to fish off the Jettys to catch big reds, so far she's held up fine and is always good to go even if I don't rinse it off sometimes when I get home.

Date published: 2015-06-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
PensacolaSharker from
HUGE reel - took 902 yards of 20# mono!This reel is GIGANTIC. And don't believe Daiwa's "max capacity" listings for this reel - they severely underrate it! The box and reel itself said "460yards of 20# mono" but the guy at my local store filled it about slightly more than halfway and stopped. I said "How much is on there?" and he said "550 yards." I told him to keep on going and to fill it completely up. He eventually stopped with 902 (?!) yards of 20# mono on it! For the record, 20# mono is the same diameter/width as Sufix 832 80# braid, so this reel is capable of holding 902 yards of 80# braid, which is a phenomenal capacity for a spinning reel. It also has 30 pounds of drag, which is more drag than a Penn 9/0 Senator! Sure, the drag's not as smooth as a 9/0...or a Spinfisher V for that matter, and it only has 1 ball bearing unlike the 6 ones on the Spinfisher V, but it ONLY costs $34, which makes it a steal in my book. Do the math: Spinfisher V 9500 plus 1,000 yards of expensive braid = approximately $330 to $350. I got the Daiwa DF-100A for $34 and a full spool (902 yards) of mono for free. Even if it only lasts one year, it's worth it, IMHO.

Date published: 2014-09-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Surfcaster101 from
Great reel for the priceI bought one of these a couple of years ago. It has been trouble free (with a little preventative care and maintenance, of course). The line capacity is a little much for general surf fishing, but not a a major drawback. Great reel for the money!

Date published: 2014-07-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Luckman281 from
Daiwa Giant DF-100A ReelThis reel a good starter reel if you to fish for catfish and gars in the river. Or saltwater fishing at the jetties, surf, or pier. I fish this reel all year round long and I haven't had a problem what so ever. Caught many fish like bull redfish, black drum, jacks, sting rays, and med size sharks. With proper care and spray Ardent salt guard after ever use this reel stays like champ. Don't get me wrong it feels cheap but at same time durable. And the drag can be a little jerky on big fish. But it gets them in all the time. I put it on a 10 foot Daiwa beef stick and reel has 25lb Berkley big game mono for easy casting. I you want to get into surf or land base fishing for big fish this reel will be a good buy for a beginner. I still have it as a back up. After fishing all year long and got into more saltwater fishing. I pick up my game and bought some better combos. Save your money and start off with this reel. Best choice I ever made.

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